American English
/ɪgˈzɛm.plɚ.i/
4 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
So good that it deserves to be copied or used as a model.
Practice out loudSo good that it deserves to be copied or used as a model.
Her work is exemplary.
The hotel is known for its exemplary service.
This is strong praise: it means excellent and worth copying, not simply “an example.”
exemplary behavior · exemplary conduct · exemplary performance · exemplary service
exemplary + noun
subject + be + exemplary
Intended to warn other people by showing what may happen if they do something wrong, especially as a punishment.
The judge gave him an exemplary sentence.
The fine was exemplary and discouraged others from cheating.
exemplary punishment · exemplary sentence · exemplary damages
exemplary + noun
subject + be + exemplary